CicLAvia Coming to Leimert this Year
Written by City News Service
06 February 2014
Little girl on Wilshire Blvd. at CicLAvia 2013. CicLAvia, the organization that clears Los Angeles roads to make way for bicyclists, pedestrians and other non-motorized travelers, announced its roster ... read more >>

Free Arts “Tune-Up” Workshop For Individual Artists
Written by Sentinel News Service
06 February 2014
Arts organizations to take place on Feburary 22 in Leimert Park
Arts Tune-Up is a FREE one-day event, Saturday, Feburary 22 from 10am-1pm, offering expert advice, consultation and information to individual ... read more >>

National Black AIDS Awareness Day
Written by Sentinel News Service
06 February 2014
Black AIDS Institute sponsors series of events to commemorate National Black AIDS Awareness Day
Friday, February 7th, is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). It's an opportunity for the nation ... read more >>

County Officials Dedicate Expanded Emergency/Trauma
Written by Sentinel News Service
30 January 2014
Surgery Building Serving Southbay Region
Los Angeles County officials today joined hospital employees, former patients, community residents, and health care advocates for a ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicating ... read more >>

7’Eleven Celebrates Grand Opening
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
30 January 2014
7’Eleven staff, representatives of local officials, businesses and the community came out to celebrate the grand opening of 7’Eleven on Slauson Blvd.
Photo by Brian W. Carter
The new Slauson location ... read more >>

Annual Community Fruit Tree Giveaway Festival
Written by Sentinel News Service
23 January 2014
Serving the communities of Lennox, Inglewood, and South Los Angeles, this event it free and open to the public with 800 participating families anticipated
The Social Justice Learning Institute (SJLI) ... read more >>

Martin Luther King Jr. Kingdom Day Parade
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
23 January 2014
From marching bands to bicycle clubs and everything in between, everybody comes out to celebrate the dream.
Steppin’ for the crowd
Shake a tail feather
Culture at its best
Marching towards ... read more >>

A Tax Preparer who Cares
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Sentinel Staff Writer
16 January 2014
Taylor Mayfield stands outside Tax Ease Plus ready to get everyone’s taxes on the right track.
Photo By Brian W. Carter
Taylor Mayfield wants to help the community this tax season.
There are a ... read more >>

An Artist Among Us…
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
08 January 2014
Artist and sculptor, Timothy Washington
One of the many works Washington has sculpted over the years.
Timothy Washington is a South L.A. gem, who has paved a way for future artists.
There are few ... read more >>

South Central Los Angeles Regional Center Prevails
Written by Sentinel News Service
12 December 2013
Historic Murals Will Stay in Community
The long-standing legal dispute over the ownership of two murals depicting the contributions of African Americans to the history of California has been settled. ... read more >>

A Nelson Mandela Tribute
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
12 December 2013
Though physically imprisoned for over 27 years, Nelson Mandela’s spirit always remained free.
Photo by Louise Gubb/Corbis
Local residents and business owners reflect on the life of Nelson Mandela
Words ... read more >>

Star Painter Shines Light on Community Hidden Treasure
Written by Princess Manasseh, Sentinel Contributing Writer
12 December 2013
Artist Emmy Lu stands in front of a few of his pieces on display at MAAA. The exhibit featuring his art "Eclectic Journey" will be on display through February 28, 2014.
Photo by Robert Torrance
Vibrant ... read more >>

Hair Architects… Building A Better You!
Written by Jennifer Bihm, Staff Writer
05 December 2013
Owner, Mark Graham says about Hair Architects: "We provide a service that helps people feel good throughout their life's journey."
Hair Architect manager, Ron Graves with Haji Amir Ali (seated), ... read more >>